Fed officials warn that jobless rate will stay high

WASHINGTON. - Don't look for any easing of unemployment over the next several years.

That assessment comes from Federal Reserve officials, who warn that the jobless rate will probably remain high because the economic recovery won't be strong enough to spur a lot of hiring.

The comments from the presidents of regional Fed banks in San Francisco and Atlanta are the first public words from Fed officials since the government reported last week that the jobless rate is now 10.2 percent.

The Fed officials warn that rising unemployment could put a crimp on consumer activity, and restrain the recovery.

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